Youth Worker, Youth Housing First Job ID 24-032eC

Company Overview:
For over 70 years, enCompass has been rooted in community safety and this will continue to be our focus.
We offer individuals and families a chance to heal and reintegrate into the community from justice and
related systems. Our new strategic direction is about building on our rich history in the community safety
space, including building our community services; building our team; and building our story.

enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:
• Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
• Service recognition and employee awards
• Professional development opportunities
• Staff team building and appreciation days
• Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values
are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/, please
consider joining our team.

Position Summary:
Youth Housing First is part of the Housing division of enCompass and follows the Critical Time Intervention
model to work with youth who are experiencing homelessness between the ages of 16-24 years to find
safe, secure, and sustainable permanent housing. Youth Housing Support Workers operate in partnership
with a Team Lead from enCompass to secure appropriate housing placements and provide follow-up
support over a 9-month period.

The Youth Housing Support Workers are mobile to best offer their services to youth within the
community.

Responsibilities:
• Assist youth in finding appropriate and affordable housing by collaborating with landlords and
attending viewings with the youth.
• Assisting youth in the move-in process by setting up insurance, utilities, receiving furnishings, and
completing a start-up shop, etc.
• Assist youth in developing and revising individual goal plans using SMART goals.
• Role model and support youth with life skills, social skills, communications skills, etc.
• Assist youth in completing referrals to additional services and promoting self-advocacy.
• Transport youth in the personal vehicle as directed and approved.
• Deliver services in a client-centered, strength-based approach consistent with unit philosophy.
• Build collaborative relationships with youth and adapt services to meet the needs of diverse
populations.
• Liaise with guardians, program partners, and other professionals.
• Maintain positive relationships with community members (neighbors, visitors, landlords, etc.) and
report significant challenges/incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain accurate and timely data collection, data entry, and completion of any program
assessments and surveys as directed.
• Deliver services in accordance with unit and agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in core agency and additional ongoing training opportunities as directed and
approved.

Qualifications / Skills:
• Diploma or degree in human services or a related field, degree preferred
• 2 to 3 years of experience working with youth
• Understanding and experience engaging in Harm Reduction, Strength Based, and TraumaInformed Approaches
• Strong knowledge of community resources for youth
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to work within a team and effectively deal with crisis situations
• General computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Outlook)
• Experience entering information into a database preferred
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR
• Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check; a criminal record will not disqualify
you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually
• Certification in Suicide Intervention and Crisis Prevention Intervention preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Clean Driver’s Abstract, Reliable vehicle, and $2 million liability
coverage

Conditions of Employment:
• This position has an immediate start date.
• The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours per week) with hours
being flexible when required.
• This position works out of multiple locations within Edmonton John Howard Society sites and
may include remote work.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Clean Driver’s Abstract, Reliable vehicle, and $2 million liability
coverage

Salary:
The salary for this position is $52,020.00 annually.

To apply, submit a résumé and cover letter in one PDF document by to hr@myencompass.ca

Please include “24-032eC – Youth Worker, Youth Housing First” in the Subject Line of the email. Please
include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not
be considered.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.

enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from
people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.